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New hospitals programme under threat following Labour review

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has paused the hospital building programme, a previous election pledge from the Conservatives, while a full review is conducted. She emphasised the need for the programme to be realistic and thoroughly budgeted. - Reeves introduced spending cuts last week while criticising the previous Conservative government for allegedly obscuring the true state of public finances, leaving Labour…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2024
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NHSE devolving further services to ICBs

In a letter, senior NHS leaders Julian Kelly and Steve Russell have announced NHS England's intention to delegate additional NHS England commissioning functions to ICBs. They believe this will enable them to continue providing care which best suits their local populations and deliver improved integration. This includes the final set of specialised commissioning and vaccinations, screening and child health information…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2024
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New Regulatory Affairs Manager for BIVDA

BIVDA welcome Neil Plumridge as our new Regulatory Affairs Manager from 1st September. Neil Plumridge has over 25 years experience in the IVD sector, both as an end user of IVDs, supporting Clinical Chemistry and POCT systems in the UK and Ireland, as well as working in and supporting IVD manufacturers in the UK, Germany and the US for global…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2024
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First patent filing in IPO’s new digital service

The One IPO Transformation Programme is the biggest services upgrade that the IPO has had in more than 170 years of its history. Commenced in 2021 they have just reached a significant landmark on their journey: the filing of the first patent application on the new fully digital patents service. This will make applying for, managing and monitoring patents far…
Ben Kemp
July 17, 2024
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New Health Secretary targets NHS reform

New Secretary of State for Health, Wes Streeting, has begun his time in office with the expected focus on NHS reform. Since taking up his position, Streeting has wasted no time in setting out his position. On his first day in office, Streeting described the NHS as “broken”. In a speech this week, he stated: “One of the things I've…
Ben Kemp
July 17, 2024
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SBRI Healthcare Funding Opportunities – AMR & Women’s Health

Today (17 July), SBRI Healthcare have announced two funding competitions relevant to BIVDA members: one on AMR and one on women's health. Both competitions close on 28 August 2024 at 1pm.   AMR Competition: The competition is open to any innovation (e.g., medical device, in-vitro diagnostic, digital health solutions and AI solutions, behavioural interventions, and service improvements) that meets the…
Ben Kemp
July 17, 2024
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Animal and Plant Health Agency Updates (WC 15 July)

Animal by-product operating plants: approved premises Page summary: Details of approved and registered animal by-product (ABP) operating plants in Great Britain and the Channel Islands. Change made: Updated the list of approved animal by-product plants in Great Britain.   APHA laboratory test submissions and price lists Page summary: Guidance on the Animal and Plant Health Agency laboratory testing services and…
Ben Kemp
July 17, 2024
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Business and Trade Updates (WC 15 July)

Audit and corporate governance reform Page summary: Publications and other material relating to the government’s commitment to reform the UK’s audit and corporate governance framework. Change made: Reference to draft regulations amended as the government withdrew these on 16 October 2023.   Boost for new National Wealth Fund to unlock private investment Page summary: The Government announces new plans to…
Ben Kemp
July 17, 2024
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